2026 EAP Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipients

We are pleased to announce the 2026 scholarship recipients and honor the people and organizations who further support our mission.

EAP Scholarship (2 Awards)

The EAP Educational Foundation Scholarship has been supporting the families of EAP member employees since 1995. The EAP Scholarship is open to dependent sons, daughters, and grandchildren of full-time employees of EAP member companies, this scholarship recognizes academic achievement and personal accomplishment in students pursuing higher education in any field of study. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships to over 135 students.

Abbygale King — $4,000 EAP Scholarship
EAP Member Company: Colonial Electric Supply
Attending Spurgeon College for Bible Studies

Noah Rigberg — $4,000 EAP Scholarship
EAP Member Company: Marvin E. Kanze, Inc.
Attending University of Tennessee Knoxville for Pre-Medicine-Pre-Pharmacy

Jack Beiter Tribute Scholarship

This is the first year this has been awarded.

The Jack Beiter Tribute Scholarship honors the extraordinary legacy of Jack Beiter, who served as President of the EAP Educational Foundation for more than 30 years and helped guide the awarding of over $250,000 in scholarships during his tenure. A World War II veteran, Penn State alumnus, and pioneer in the energy industry, Jack has dedicated his life to service — raising over $1 million for multiple sclerosis research and leading Philadelphia Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio on the island of Madagascar. This $4,000 scholarship, available to dependents of EAP member employees, was established to carry his spirit of generosity and commitment to excellence forward for generations to come.

Calvin Tran — $4,000 Jack Beiter Tribute Scholarship
EAP Member: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc
Attending Temple University for Mechanical Engineering

Ellen Barag Women in Engineering Scholarship

The Ellen Barag Women in Engineering Scholarship was established by G&W Electric in honor of Ellen Barag's career and contributions to the field. Awarded to female high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in engineering at a four-year accredited college or university, this $5,000 scholarship is a commitment to expanding opportunity for women in a field where their voices and talents are essential. It stands as both a tribute to Ellen's professional legacy and an investment in the future of engineering.

Samantha Leonard — $5,000 Ellen Barag Women in Engineering Scholarship
Attending Pennsylvania State University for Engineering

Technical Education Scholarship (2 Awards)

The EAP Educational Foundation Technical Education Scholarship was created to support individuals who are pursuing careers in the electrical trades through technical training and vocational education. Recognizing that the strength of our industry depends on a steady pipeline of skilled tradespeople, this $2,000 scholarship is awarded to students actively working toward a future in the electrical field. It reflects the Foundation's belief that technical education is every bit as worthy of investment as a four-year degree.

Albert Barber — $2,000 Technical Education Scholarship
Attending Orleans Technical College for Electrical Technology

Alexis Ortiz Cabrera — $2,000 Technical Education Scholarship
Attending Orleans Technical College for Electrical Technology

NextGen Energy Professionals Awards (8 Awards)

The NextGen Energy Professionals Awards recognize outstanding students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in the Electrical and HVAC trades across the greater Philadelphia region. Each year, the EAP Educational Foundation presents $500 awards at participating schools' annual awards nights — with recipients selected by their own instructors based on classroom performance, work ethic, and potential in the field. It is a program rooted in the belief that the future of the energy trades is built one exceptional student at a time, and a way for the EAP community to show up directly in the schools training tomorrow's workforce.

Delaware County Tech High School – Aston ($500 each)

Cannon Ebersole, Electrical Technology
Jaden McDevitt, HVAC Technology

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology ($500 each)

Conner Brown, Electrical Technology
Blake Wilson, HVAC Technology

Middle Bucks Institute of Technology ($500 each)

Antonio Giacca, Electrical Technology
Bernard McGuckin, Electrical Technology

Western Montgomery Career and Technical Center ($500 each)

David Phin, Electrical Technology
Tyler Ondik, HVAC Technology

Congratulations to all!

The Educational Foundation of the Electrical Association of Philadelphia actively fundraises to support our youth educational efforts. We strive to make an impact for the future. If you or your organization would like to participate, please contact Sarah Hagy. Thank you!